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by 32110
Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Possible RNS315 Aerial Problem?
Replies: 0
Views: 1650

Possible RNS315 Aerial Problem?

Just got the Ross Tech VCDS system. This seems to indicate possible problem with the RNS315 in my late 2012 Passat 140 Sport. It states that Antenna 2 is open circuit. Anyone else able to do similar scan that may prove I have a problem or is it an error in VCDS/RNS315 reporting. Copy of relevant par...
by 32110
Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:37 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: New tyres returning more mpg on my B7
Replies: 24
Views: 4308

Re: New tyres returning more mpg on my B7

hwang2000 - how many miles did you get from your tyres? I've had bad experience with the ContiSeals. With only 4000 miles on clock I picked up a small screw just over 1/2" long. The sealing did not work even though I had not run on the tyre flat. Had to resort to using spare, which is same as o...
by 32110
Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Interior Lights
Replies: 6
Views: 2039

Re: Interior Lights

Out of interest, which one was it as I couldn't see an obvious candidate on the link I referenced above?
by 32110
Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: LED DRL's Fitted
Replies: 22
Views: 4805

Re: LED DRL's Fitted

I found this Australian link - it might help:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/ ... 77350.html
by 32110
Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Stop/Start clashes with Auto-Hold on DSG?
Replies: 10
Views: 3015

Re: Stop/Start clashes with Auto-Hold on DSG?

On manual gearbox version auto-hold (assuming it is selected) comes in as soon as car stops holding brakes at same level as was applied by foot brake by using ABS. Releasing foot brake should not affect stop-start. Engine may start following stop-start operation if battery low, air con in use, engin...
by 32110
Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:23 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Battery Regeneration on Braking
Replies: 2
Views: 1533

Battery Regeneration on Braking

In the brochure for the B7 it states that "... BlueMotion Technology models are fitted with a battery regeneration (recuperation)system, meaning that energy is recovered from the braking process and used to charge the battery...". Anyone out there know what this means and how it works?
by 32110
Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:53 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Service Interval
Replies: 0
Views: 1089

Service Interval

Is it possible to switch the service display indication between the 10,000 mile and 20,000 mile service types?